EXPLORING EXPOSITORY TECHNIQUES

Exposition

A writing technique used to explain, analyze, classify, or present data.

Classification

Dividing something into groups, classes, or categories based on shared qualities.

Criteria

Standards or principles on which judgments are based.

Simple Definition

A concise explanation that includes species, genus, and differentia.

Expanded Definition

A method of defining terms using stipulation, operation, and examples.

Denotation

The basic literal meaning of a word or its dictionary meaning.

Connotation

The additional shades of meaning that words imply aside from their dictionary meanings.

Process Description

Explaining how something works or how it is done in a sequence.

Sequence Markers

Words that indicate the order of steps in a process, such as first, then, finally.

Technical Writing

Writing that conveys specific information and is often used in manuals and reports.

Mechanism Description

An explanation of a system or parts of an apparatus.

Causal Relationship

A relationship that shows how one event causes another.

Rhetorical Functions

Techniques used in writing to achieve a specific purpose, such as explaining or persuading.

Chronological Order

Arranging events in the order they occur in time.

Concise Meanings

Brief and clear definitions of words or terms.

Criteria for Classification

Standards used to categorize or group subjects based on shared characteristics.

Instructions

Step-by-step directions to perform a task.

Definition Techniques

Methods used to explain or define words, including simple and extended definitions.

Oral Communication

Sharing information verbally, which can include defining terms.

Technical Terminology

Specialized vocabulary used in specific fields or subjects.

Characteristics

Traits or features that distinguish one thing from another.

Informal Definition

An explanation of a word’s meaning that does not follow a strict pattern.

Equipment Description

Detailed explanation of the tools or machinery involved in a process.

Present Passive Tense

A grammatical structure used for describing processes, involving forms of 'is' + past participle.

Precise Explanations

Accurate and detailed descriptions or definitions of terms.

Data Presentation

The process of presenting information in a clear and understandable way.

Research Interpretation

Explaining the results or findings of a research study.

Mechanism Characteristics

Specific features or functions of a machine or device.

Special Meanings

Unique or context-specific meanings assigned to familiar words.

Functional Description

An explanation focusing on how a mechanism operates and its parts.

Comparative Analysis

Examining similarities and differences between ideas or objects.

Instructional Writing

A genre of writing focused on giving direction or guidance.

Procedural Description

Detailing the steps necessary to achieve a task or complete a process.

Clarification Techniques

Methods used to make an idea or concept clearer to the audience.